ABOUT GBC
Welcome to Great Basin College!
Great Basin College values you! Valuing what we have in common and our differences means we will foster a college climate of mutual trust, tolerance, informed discourse and always seek to promote GBC as a "safe space" to explore new ideas and perspectives with opportunities for you to grow, learn and be successful in a friendly, supportive campus environment. GBC enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. GBC students enjoy outstanding academic programs, smaller class sizes, and excellent faculty who really care about our students. We are GBC!
ADMISSIONS
ACADEMICS
For High School Students
STUDENT SERVICES
GBC ONLINE
Great Basin College is "The Gold Standard in the Silver State" when it comes to long-distance education and online education delivery. GBC offers hundreds of classes and a diverse array of certificate and degree programs fully online and fully affordable!
COMMUNITY
Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC!
INFORMATION
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RESOURCES
GBC Proudly Announces the Exceptional Achievements of Two Individuals
Sarah Crews is the recipient of the Nevada Regents’ Scholar Award (Sam Lieberman Regents’ Award for Student Scholarship). This recognition, bestowed by NSHE Regents, celebrates Sarah's outstanding academic achievements, leadership qualities, and service contributions during her tenure as a registered student.
In addition, Sarah has also been named a 2024 New Century Workforce Scholar and has been honored with a $1,500 scholarship. This scholarship is the first of its kind, sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. New Century Workforce Scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom. Only one New Century Workforce Scholar was selected from each state.
Jolina Adams has been honored with the Nevada Regents' Academic Advisor Award – Community College. This accolade recognizes Jolina's commitment to guiding and supporting students through their educational journey.
Congratulations to Sarah and Jolina for their remarkable achievements and contributions to Great Basin College!
For More Information Contact
Great Basin College
1500 College Parkway
Elko, Nevada 89801
Why Great Basin College
Great Basin College, "The Gold Standard in the Silver State", offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming over 4,000 students annually from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.
